Winchester, Virginia

24-Hour Home Care in Winchester, VA

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Local figures

24-Hour Home Care in Winchester, VA: the local picture

9.1%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing
639
residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)
32%
of residents 65+ report a disability
$48,545
median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

411 Winchester residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.1%), and 1,007 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 639 residents are 85 or older (2.3% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Evergreen Health And Rehabilitation Center in Winchester (0.7 mi) and Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury in Winchester (2.0 mi).

Winchester compared with Virginia

Census figureWinchesterVirginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing9.1%6.7%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking22%19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering6.1%7.4%
Residents 85 or older2.3%1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone35%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.4%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,545—

Older residents in towns around Winchester

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Shawneeland, VA9.2 mi1910.0%
Berryville, VA11 mi1,0533.3%
Inwood, WV14 mi5297.9%
Strasburg, VA15 mi1,1924.9%
Shenandoah Farms, VA15 mi2966.1%
Charles Town, WV17 mi9663.6%

Home health agencies serving Winchester

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Aveanna Home HealthWinchester, VA5.2 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 672-7370
Five Star Home Health CareChantilly, VA44 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 661-4555
Caring Angels Home Health, LLCInwood, WV16 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(304) 350-8658
Pathwell Home Health & HospiceReston, VA47 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(540) 450-8680
Healing Home Healthcare IncManassas, VA44 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(703) 650-0576

Nursing homes near Winchester (to compare)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Evergreen Health And Rehabilitation CenterWinchester, VA0.7 mi2 of 5176(540) 667-7010
Shenandoah Valley Westminster CanterburyWinchester, VA2.0 mi4 of 551(540) 665-0156
Winchester Health & RehabilitationWinchester, VA2.3 mi1 of 560(540) 667-7830
The Village At Orchard RidgeWinchester, VA2.7 mi5 of 520(540) 431-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Winchester. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a 24-hour caregiver can help with

  • Someone awake and on duty at all hours
  • Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
  • Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
  • Written handover notes between shifts
Cost

What 24-hour home care costs in Winchester

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $14.57 an hour (the Virginia median aide wage) that is about $10,607 a month in wages before any overtime, 262% of the $4,045 monthly median income of Winchester households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a 24-hour caregiver

24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.

Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.

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Questions

24-Hour Home Care in Winchester: common questions

How much does 24-hour home care cost in Winchester?

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $14.57 an hour (the Virginia median aide wage) that is about $10,607 a month in wages before any overtime, 262% of the $4,045 monthly median income of Winchester households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?

A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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